A Legacy Carved in Wood: The Art of Craig Koomeeta Craig Koomeeta, born in Aurukun, Australia in 1977, is a name synonymous with the vibrant continuation of Indigenous Australian artistic traditions. His journey began at the tender age of fourteen, when he first picked up carving tools and discovered a profound connection to his ancestral heritage – the Wik-Alkan people of Western Cape York Peninsula. Koomeeta’s art isn't merely a craft; it is a deeply spiritual act, a visual storytelling that echoes generations of knowledge, belief, and lived experience. He stands as an award-winning carver…